Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD
A factory high side deck body, for loose and bulky goods. 24 ft 5 in deck, 7,455 kg payload, ₹2.26 lakh more than the 4530/CAB.
5300 is the wheelbase in millimetres: 5,300 mm (17 ft 5 in) between the front and rear axles.
High side deck (HSD): a factory load body with tall sides, for loose and bulky goods.

What it costs in your city
On-road figures are estimates; RTO and insurance vary by state and insurer. Dealers quote exact prices. EMI is indicative; your lender sets the final rate.
How much can you carry?
Rated payload is 7,455 kg, about 75 quintals within a 11,990 kg GVW. Pick what you haul to see it in bags, crates or bricks.
8 km/l claimed, about 1,280 km a tank
Based on the claimed 8 km/l and the 160-litre tank, starting from today's Delhi diesel price. Every Tata Ultra T.12 version shares the same engine; real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Tata Ultra T.12 mileage in detail
Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD specifications
More specifications
- Kerb weight
- 4,700 kg
- Turning radius (as listed)
- 9.1 m
- Chassis (same on every version)
- Chassis with Cabin
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) (same on every version)
- 11,990 kg
- Torque (same on every version)
- 450 Nm
- Emission norm (same on every version)
- BS6
- Gearbox (same on every version)
- 6 Forward + 1 Reverse
- Fuel (same on every version)
- Diesel
- Fuel tank (same on every version)
- 160 litres
- Claimed mileage (same on every version)
- 8 km/l
- Tyres (same on every version)
- 6, 245/75 R 17.5,14PR
- Axle configuration (same on every version)
- 4x2
- Ground clearance (same on every version)
- 189 mm
- Gradeability (same on every version)
- 33%
- Top speed (same on every version)
- 80 km/h
- Cabin (same on every version)
- Day Cabin
- Seating (same on every version)
- D+2
- Brakes (same on every version)
- Full S-cam Air Brakes
- Power steering (same on every version)
- Yes
Chassis, Gross vehicle weight (GVW), Torque, Emission norm and more are the same on every Tata Ultra T.12 version.
Is the 5300/HSD right for you?
Choose the 5300/HSD if you move bulky, light goods such as parcels, FMCG or furniture, which fill the deck before they reach the weight limit, or if you want a factory body and no wait at a bodybuilder.
Against the 4,920 mm versions, the 5300/HSD has
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD?
The Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD costs ₹23.51 lakh ex-showroom. On-road in Delhi it comes to about ₹25.20 L once RTO and insurance are added, and the EMI starts near ₹41,837 a month with 20% down over five years.
What is the deck length of the Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD in feet?
The deck is 24 ft 5 in long and 6 ft 11 in wide, about 169 square feet, room for 12 standard 1,200 x 1,000 mm pallets laid flat.
What is the loading capacity of the Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD?
It is rated to carry 7,455 kg within a gross vehicle weight of 11,990 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines and faster wear.
What is the difference between the Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD and 4530/CAB?
Compared with the 4530/CAB, the 5300/HSD has a 770 mm longer wheelbase and a wider turning radius, and comes with a high side deck body where the 4530/CAB comes as a cab and chassis, without a load body. It costs ₹2.26 lakh more.
What is the difference between the Tata Ultra T.12 5300/HSD and 4530/HSD?
Compared with the 4530/HSD, the 5300/HSD has a 770 mm longer wheelbase, a 4.1 ft longer deck and a wider turning radius.
More on the Tata Ultra T.12
Names read wheelbase / body. CAB cab and chassis · HSD high side deck